The Health Resources and Services Administration Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment to individuals interested in pursuing a career as a faculty member in a health professions school. Program applicants must be from a disadvantaged background, have an eligible health professions degree or certificate, and have an employment commitment as a faculty member […]

With the Nexus Award, the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education recognizes an educational institution, health system, clinic, and/or community organization for extraordinary contributions to the Nexus. In recognition of exemplary interprofessional practice in the U.S., the Nexus Award celebrates those who are thinking and acting differently where education and practice connect in health […]

We are sad to report that widely admired physician and PA educator, Joseph A. Schwenkler, MD, died on May 4 at his home in Readington Township, New Jersey. He was 64 years old. The cause of death was complications from Parkinson’s disease, which he had struggled with for the past several years. Dr. Schwenkler received degrees […]

The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) is pleased to announce the next Faculty Development Institute focused on Interprofessional Education: Building a Framework for Collaboration. The institute will take place October 5–7, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, VA. Faculty teams are invited to come together for a guided learning experience, team-based planning activities, and dedicated time to create […]

Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) is leading the way in helping health practitioners incorporate oral health into patient care. Through their blog, All 4 Oral Health, OHNEP and Teaching Oral-Systematic Health (TOSH) are aiming to build interprofessional oral health competencies among future primary care providers in order to develop a primary care workforce […]

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is seeking applications from individuals interested in volunteering their time as ARC-PA site visitors. Site visitors are selected from a pool of PA and physician educators, clinically practicing PAs, and others involved in PA education. Prospective site visitors must first apply to the ARC-PA and be selected from the […]

The PAEA Research Council invites PA faculty to submit proposals for the 2016 Don Pedersen Research Grants Program. The program’s objectives are to promote the development of research skills among PA faculty and to advance knowledge of PA education and workforce issues. Grantees are eligible for awards up to $7,000 and principal investigators will be honored at the […]

For the first time, PAs — and those who educate them — will be included in the Genomics course. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is offering the Short Course in Genomics, August 1-3, 2016. This is a unique opportunity for PAs to learn genomics content and educational genomics resources. In addition, and perhaps even more importantly from the […]

About PAEA®

The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) is the only national organization representing PA educational programs. PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the health care industry.